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Cheapest return flight
£757
Typical prices: £755-£1,100
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Sun 11/2Fri 16/2
LGW - GIG • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£369
Typical prices: £532-£698
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/3
LGW - GIG • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between London Gatwick Airport and Rio de Janeiro. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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LGW - SDU
Cheapest • 3% average savings
LGW - GIG
Most popular
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When to book
16 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 16 weeks in advance save around 56% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 23% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Madrid Barajas (MAD)
Cheapest • Avg £735 (return)
Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
Shortest trip • 15h 11m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Gatwick to Rio de Janeiro (LGW-RIO)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Gatwick to Rio de Janeiro

Thu, 11 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb
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16:00 - 06:30LGW  London Gatwick-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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16:35 - 09:50GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LGW London Gatwick
14h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£757TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat, 13 Feb - Tue, 16 Feb
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16:35 - 06:30LGW  London Gatwick-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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16:35 - 09:50GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LGW London Gatwick
14h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£757TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed, 18 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
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19:40 - 18:50LGW  London Gatwick-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
26h 10m1 stop Madrid Barajas
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20:30 - 19:00GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LGW London Gatwick
19h 30m1 stop Madrid Barajas
£757Multiple Airlines
Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
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09:30 - 06:30LGW  London Gatwick-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
24h 00m2 stops Porto Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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09:05 - 09:00GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LGW London Gatwick
20h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£758Multiple Airlines
Fri, 12 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb
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16:40 - 06:30LGW  London Gatwick-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 50m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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16:35 - 09:50GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LGW London Gatwick
14h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£758TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri, 12 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
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16:40 - 06:30LGW  London Gatwick-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 50m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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16:35 - 09:50GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LGW London Gatwick
14h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£758TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon, 8 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
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16:35 - 06:30LGW  London Gatwick-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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16:35 - 09:50GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LGW London Gatwick
14h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£758TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu, 11 Feb - Sun, 14 Feb
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16:00 - 06:30LGW  London Gatwick-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
17h 30m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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16:35 - 09:50GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LGW London Gatwick
14h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£758TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue, 9 Feb - Sat, 20 Feb
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16:35 - 06:30LGW  London Gatwick-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
16h 55m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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16:35 - 09:50GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LGW London Gatwick
14h 15m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£759TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon, 9 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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11:00 - 06:40LGW  London Gatwick-GIG Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl
22h 40m3 stops Porto Lisbon Humberto Delgado São Luiz Mal. Cunha Machado
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11:45 - 12:20GIG  Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl-LGW London Gatwick
21h 35m2 stops Sao Paulo Guarulhos Intl Barcelona-El Prat
£759Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro typically range from £755 to £1,100. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £757 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL.

What is the cheapest London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight route?

There's little price difference between London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro routes. They average around £863 return, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 32% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro at £684 return.
•February (£1,082) and December (£1,075) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 58% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro the cheapest?

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro are cheapest 16 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 56% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

£369
Beat the crowds with an average 61% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 104% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

When to book flights from Gatwick to Rio de Janeiro

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Gatwick to Rio de Janeiro based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro takes 00m, covering 5,741 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro flight?

    Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro range from £755 to £1,100, with an average of £892 over the past 12 months. Anything below £755 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 50% above the £892 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £757 to £5,595. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro looking right now?

    One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £394, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car hire options are available in Rio de Janeiro?

    Since Rio de Janeiro is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport (GIG) – daily rates from around £8:

    • FOCO
    • Localiza
    • MOVIDA
    • Avis
    • Unidas

    Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) – daily rates from around £8:

    • FOCO
    • MOVIDA
    • Avis
    • Budget
    • Unidas

  • Which airports can I use when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and may arrive at several airports in Rio de Janeiro area, including Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl (GIG) and Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont (SDU).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro pass through?

    One-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro most commonly connect through:

    • Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) – 93% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 4% of one-stop connections
    • Porto (OPO) – 1% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 0% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £786 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £1,184, a difference of £399.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro?

    Flying via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 11m, compared to 15h 54m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 16h 24m via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS).

  • What is the time difference between London Gatwick Airport and Rio de Janeiro?

    Rio de Janeiro is 4 hours behind London Gatwick Airport (Brasilia Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Rio de Janeiro?

    Some of the most popular sights in Rio de Janeiro are Copacabana Beach, Arcos da Lapa, and Praia do Arpoador. These are among the most viewed places in Rio de Janeiro on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average £786, about £399 less than Saturday fares (34% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 16 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 56% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your London Gatwick Airport to Rio de Janeiro trip for May. Fares historically average £684 return in that month – typically £398 less than the most expensive month, which is February (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, hotels close to the airport you're flying into can be a convenient option.

    Near Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl Airport

    • Rio Aeroporto Hotel Galeão
    • Linx Galeão by Wish

    Near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

    • ibis Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont
    • Hotel Atlântico Avenida
    • Hotel Atlântico Business Centro

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